#EnvironmentalAction

[seemabhatnagar]

Umiam Lake needs urgent attention for its cleanliness

In re Cleanliness Umiam Lake v. State of Meghalaya PIL10/2019 before Meghalaya High Court Heard by Hon’ble Mr. Chief Justice Sanjeeb Banerjee J & Hon’ble Mr. Justice W Diengdoh J Umiam Lake in Meghalaya is often compared with the beautiful lakes of Scotland. It is a vast and beautiful lake that attracts a large number of tourists from across the country. It is surrounded by the lush and lofty East Khasi Hills. Moreover, there are small islands that rise from the water that look exceptionally beautiful and when seen from Union Christian College Peak, the lake emerges in all its beauty and splendor.  It is sad that rapid urban growth has transformed Umiam into a sink for Shillongs waste and natural streams/rivers feeding the lake into open drains. A PIL was filed in the year 2019 concerning seeing the level of pollution at Umiam Lakes cleanliness before the Meghalaya High Court and hearing is continuing. The matter was listed on 19.07.2023 and State submitted Preservation and conservation guidelines 2023 by way of an affidavit. Observation of the Court with respect to the Report 1.   The guidelines of 2023 published by the State appear to be more of a formality than addressing the real issues. 2.   The guidelines introduced by the State as disclosed in the affidavit fall woefully short of the expectations or the measures necessary to protect the waterbodies, particularly the Umiam Lake. 3.   In the absence of any other employment opportunities and in the name of promoting tourism, the natural beauty of the State should not be destroyed and the State should be alive to the problem. 4.   The State must indicate the measures taken by it to arrest deforestation, as stretches along the highways all over the State reveal felling of trees and more and more of the mountain being chopped off for construction purposes. 5.   Though, State claims that more than 72 per cent of its total area is covered by forest, it would be interesting to ascertain whether any recent survey in such regard has been conducted, if conducted, such report be placed before the Court. 6.   Several of the rivers, including the Umkhrah in Shillong itself are carrying such contaminated water that they may not be fit even to step into. 7.   Elsewhere, rivers and streams which are not perennial carry so much filth and dirt that people living downstream are deprived of the use of the water altogether. 8.   There has to be a more wholesome approach undertaken by the State and it is hoped that the setting up of an expert body with suggestions from knowledgeable citizens possessing qualifications in such regard would go a long way in the State preparing an action plan and persuading the District Councils to abide by the same. Seema Bhatnagar

#umiamlake #exceptionallybeautiful #meghalaya #naturalbeauty #urbangrowth #contaminatedwithsewage #cleanlinessofwaterbodies #deforestation #choppingofmountains #filthanddirt #tourism #waterpollution #environmentalaction

[defensenow]

#youtube #news #PresidentBiden #EarthDay #ClimateChangeAddress #EnvironmentalAction #ClimateCrisis

[hillingdontoday]

Early Signs of Spring Becoming New Norm and Citizen Scientists Are Needed to Help Monitor Situation Say Woodland Trust

Woodland Trust warns earlier signs of spring becoming the new norm and is asking volunteers to become citizen scientists to help record data. Read more on Hillingdon Today. #SpringShift #CitizenScience #Citizen #ClimateChange #WoodlandTrust #NatureMonitoring #EcologicalShifts #EarlySpring #VolunteerMonitoring #EnvironmentalAction #ClimateAction #SpringTrends Read the full article

#Citizenscience #Climateaction #Climatechangeimpact #Climateresilience #CO2emissions #Earlysignsofspring #Ecologicalshifts #Environmentalaction #Naturemonitoring #Springindex #Springphenology #Springtrends #Volunteeropportunities #Wildlifemonitoring #WoodlandTrust

[indian-school-of-public-policy]

Can Public Policies Help In Combating Climate Change

Unveiling the climate change challenges faced by India, including heatwaves, floods, and air pollution. Learn about the impact on vulnerable communities and the potential for a refugee crisis. Explore the role of public policies in mitigating climate change, protecting the environment, and securing a sustainable future.

#ClimateChange #PublicPolicies #EnvironmentalAction #Sustainability

[miyasanchez7]

Join the movement for a Greener Tomorrow and enter a world of eco-conscious living! Explore 'Reduce, Reuse, Recycle' – your go-to guide for sustainable living – by delving into our most recent blog post. Learn how to have a good impact on the environment in little yet effective ways. Our collective future lies ahead of us, so let's go green together!

#GreenLiving #EcoFriendly #SustainableChoices #ReduceReuseRecycle #PlanetFriendly #ConsciousConsumption #EnvironmentalAction #ZeroWaste #GoGreen #EcoWarrior #SustainabilityMatters #EarthFirst #WasteLess #RecycleRevolution #GreenerTomorrow #ClimateAction #MindfulConsumption #PlasticFree #GreenLifestyle #OnePlanet

[advancebiofuel]

Choosing biodiesel means choosing a healthier planet for future generations. 🌍💪 Join the movement towards greener transportation today!

#AdvancedBiofuel #GreenTransportation #CleanEnergy #EnvironmentalAction #RenewableEnergy #biodiesel #biofuel #renewableenergy #sustainability #environment #frotaeficiente #biofuels

[palsaa]

#recyclingmatters environmentalaction sustainablefuture

[personaldevelopment8]

🚨 #WeatherWarning: The Foshans Meteorological Observatory has forecasted severe storms with strong winds, heavy rainfall, hail, and possible tornadoes in Baiyun, Gaoming, and Shunde of Sanshui district. 🌪️💨

This serves as a strong indication of the alarming climate changes occurring on our Earth, resulting in tragic consequences. It is imperative for the world to come together and pool scientific expertise to establish an International Science Hub for our preservation and that of the planet. 🌍💡

Let's join forces to create a Global Disaster Alert and Rescue Service to tackle these calamities. Together, we can secure the survival of humanity! 🌐🤝

#EnvironmentalAction #GlobalUnityForSurvival #ProtectOurEarth

#creative society #climate activism #climate disaster #climate solutions #climate science #climate news #climate action #climate justice #climate crisis #facts

[powerixnews]

10 Ways to Make the World a Better Place #MakeTheWorldBetter #GlobalImpa...

Ready to make a positive impact? Watch this video to discover 10 actionable ways to make the world a better place. From individual efforts like saving energy and recycling to societal initiatives like reducing inequalities and promoting peace and justice, these suggestions will inspire you to take meaningful action. Whether you're interested in environmental conservation, social justice, or technological responsibility, there's something for everyone in this video. Join the movement and be part of positive change! #MakeTheWorldBetter #GlobalImpact #SocialChange #EnvironmentalAction #TechResponsibility #SustainableDevelopment #PromotePeace #EqualityForAll #VolunteerWork #DigitalLiteracy

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[thebuddhistcentre]

Listen to our latest Dharma Toolkit podcast - a deep dive into the relationship between art, aesthetics, the environment, and the inner life of people, objects and houses! In this episode we discuss the current ecological and biodiversity crises with an artist and a poet, asking how an appreciation and fuller understanding of beauty itself can help us take action in our own lives. Be prepared to have your notions of “the beautiful�� challenged and, hopefully, also affirmed as we range with our guests Padmacandra and Vilokini from the world of wabi-sabi to the lost stories of an old theatre, from the rainy streets of Venice to the re-wilding of a field and garden in England. Time to set out for “The Greater Mandala of Uselessness”! With beautiful images here by @vilokinigail Listen to the full podcast on thebuddhistcentre.com/toolkit (Linkinbio) @padmacandrameek #Triratna #Buddhism #Buddhist #Dharma #Beauty #Photography #Environment #EnvironmentalAction #wabisabi #leonardodavinci #laksanas #poignant #rewilding #GreaterMandalaOfUselessness https://www.instagram.com/p/CR83dS2jvh3/?utm_medium=tumblr

#triratna #buddhism #buddhist #dharma #beauty #photography #environment #environmentalaction #wabisabi #leonardodavinci #laksanas #poignant #rewilding #greatermandalaofuselessness

[americanbirdconservancy]

Today, a coalition of national environmental groups, including American Bird Conservancy, Center for Biological Diversity, Defenders of Wildlife, National Audubon Society, National Wildlife Federation, and the Natural Resources Defense Council, filed litigation challenging the current Administration’s move to eliminate longstanding protections for waterfowl, raptors, and songbirds under the Migratory Bird Treaty Act (MBTA). . . As our President Mike Parr said, “The new policy makes it much harder to protect birds from major bird traps — threats like oil pits, wind turbines, and communication towers in bird migration hotspots. Leaving these threats unattended is like leaving manhole covers off along the sidewalk during rush hour — it’s negligent, irresponsible, and guaranteed to cause harm.” . . (Photo: Black-and-White Warbler is one of approximately 800 bird species regularly found in the United States. All of these species face increased threats from changes to the implementation and enforcement of the Migratory Bird Treaty Act. Image © Michael Stubblefield) #mbta #migratorybirds #migratorybirdtreatyact #standupforbirds #savetheMBTA #birds #birdsofinstagram #birdconservation #birdphotography #conservation #environmentalaction #savebirds #naturephotography #naturalworld

#migratorybirdtreatyact #savethembta #birdsofinstagram #birdconservation #migratorybirds #birdphotography #savebirds #naturalworld #mbta #conservation #birds #environmentalaction #standupforbirds #naturephotography

[nonbinary-nature-lover-jeri]

“Preserve and cherish the pale blue dot, the only home we’ve ever known.” - Carl Sagan • #Quote #CarlSagan #SaveOurPlanet #SaveTheEarth #ClimateRealityProject #ClimateChangeIsReal #EnvironmentalAction https://www.instagram.com/p/B0bz8EWAElZ/?igshid=1xcpekeiq2854

#quote #carlsagan #saveourplanet #savetheearth #climaterealityproject #climatechangeisreal #environmentalaction

[obsesivcreativ]

#DippyOnTour All 11 environmental 'Recipe for Hope' banners made with schools across the North of England have been delivered to the @gnm_hancock this week and they were due to go in the large freezer at @discovery_mus today, so that they will be ready to hang very soon. #environmentalactivism #environmentalaction #recipesforhope #youngactivists #artactivism #climatechange #climatechangehero #climatestrike #textiles #textileart #banners #newcastle @holden.kate @katthewharton #dippyontour https://www.instagram.com/p/Bw9rWOyH-6I/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=uxavmmgykyx7

#dippyontour #environmentalactivism #environmentalaction #recipesforhope #youngactivists #artactivism #climatechange #climatechangehero #climatestrike #textiles #textileart #banners #newcastle

[sdclimatenetwork-blog]

San Diegans who believe #ClimateChange is not a hoax will gather Tuesday, February 21st at 6 p.m. at the Federal Building. We will call upon the President, House and Senate to implement a National World War II-scale Mobilization to transition the U.S. from fossil fuels to #renewableenergy. The theme of the rally will be “Climate Change is not a Hoax and Make Your Voice Heard.” The San Diego Climate Mobilization Coalition is part of the Climate Mobilization http://www.theclimatemobilization.org/, a nationwide #climateadvocacy and #environmentalaction organization based in New York City. Speakers include: – Wesley Clark, Jr., Dakota Access Pipeline Activist and organizer of U.S. military veterans to support the water protectors of Standing Rock, South Dakota. – Diane Takvorian, Executive Director, Environmental Health Coalition – Ruben Arizmendi, Chairman, San Diego Sierra Club – Cody Petterson, Vice President, Impact Assessment Call to Mobilize http://www.theclimatemobilization.org/sign_the_pledge 1. Immediately commence a social and economic mobilization to restore a climate that is safe, stable, and supportive of human civilization. 2. Reduce our country’s net greenhouse gas emissions 100 percent by 2025 3. Enlist tens of millions of Americans in efforts to rapidly expand our carbon-neutral energy and agricultural systems, conduct groundbreaking research, and implement large-scale adaptation measures. 4. Conduct this mobilization in accordance with the Constitution and ensure that the essential needs of the civilian economy are met during this time of transition. 5. Establish the following imperatives as our nation’s top foreign policy priorities: A 100 percent reduction of global net greenhouse gas emissions at wartime speed, and the deployment of comprehensive measures that remove greenhouse gases from the atmosphere until a safe climate is restored. #ActOnClimate #Mobilize #NoDAPL #SDCAN @EHCSanDiego @SierraClubSD @TheClimateMobilization

#mobilize #nodapl #renewableenergy #sdcan #environmentalaction #actonclimate #climateadvocacy #climatechange

[drawthelinecomics]

GO REUSABLE

Convenience be hanged, every disposable razor, pen, coffee cup or carrier bag we buy is wasting resources, magnifying our carbon footprint, and going straight to landfill — not to mention the horrible chemicals that were probably involved in its making.

We’re all used to the canvas tote bag now — it’s time to research permanent, reusable alternatives for the other wasteful goods in our lives. @drawthelinecomics

Art by Daniel Locke

#drawthelinecomics environmentalaction daniellocke

[iwanttosavetherainforest]

@SpencerMacLeod: Pachamama People Amazon Aid https://t.co/4ELwmS6t7o #Savetherainforest #environmentalaction